JamesM.PowellPh.D.

Obituary

James M. Powell, Ph.D January 27, 2011 James M. Powell succumbed after a courageous battle for life following a car accident. His family and friends visited often, and he enjoyed seeing them by his bedside. Jim loved spending time with family and friends especially his grandchildren. He delighted in others learning from the new experiences he shared with them. He often blended his work and personal life by traveling with family. Jim was Professor Emeritus of Medieval History at Syracuse University, where he taught for over 30 years. He enjoyed the teaching, advising, travel, research and friendships that accompanied his profession. He was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey and a Corresponding Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He was a founding member of the Midwest Medieval History Conference as well as an attendee and contributor to the international Congress on Medieval Studies. Jim wrote and co-authored a multitude of publications in his field. He is survived by six children; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; dear cousins; treasured friends, and valued colleagues; sons; James, Michael, Mark, and John (Stephaney Caughey); daughters, Mary Lee (Ira), Miriam Swanson (Dave); grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, and Stephaney Powell, Jennette Powell Yaddow (Evan) and Sidney, Leah, and August Powell; great-grandson, McKinley Yaddow. Jim was deeply saddened by the death of his beloved wife, Judy, in February of 1992. He was predeceased by his brother, Father William Powell, and his parents, of Cincinnati, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, 1340 Lancaster Ave., Syracuse, NY. Calling hours will be on both Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m at the Burns-Garfield Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Church. Jim will be buried next to his beloved wife at St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY following the service. Donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Society of St. Vincent de Paul. To leave a note of condolence please, visit www.burnsgarfield.com Burns Garfield